Domain: nrc.nl

Dutch daily newspaper

NRC, previously called NRC Handelsblad, is a daily morning newspaper published in the Netherlands by NRC Media. It is generally accepted as a newspaper of record in the Netherlands.

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Record Methane Leak from Sabotaged Nord Stream Pipelines

On September 26, 2022, explosions damaged the Nord Stream pipelines, releasing 465,000 tons of methane into the Baltic Sea, exceeding the previous record by over 300,000 tons and representing 0.1% of global 2022 anthropogenic methane emissions.

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20% Bias Score

Climate Action
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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UMC Utrecht Improves Breast Cancer Detection for Women with Dense Breast Tissue

UMC Utrecht is conducting a seven-year trial using additional scans (shortened MRI or contrast mammograms) for breast cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue, addressing the higher cancer risk and detection difficulty in this group.

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32% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Dutch Court Sentences Two Men to Six Months for Racist Protests

In Rotterdam, Netherlands, Daniil S. (36) and John A. (26) received six-month prison sentences for projecting racist slogans like "Happy White 2023" and "White Lives Matter" onto public buildings in Rotterdam, Eindhoven, and Alkmaar between December 2022 and February 2023, actions linked to their in...

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Hegseth's Defense Nomination Faces Senate Scrutiny Amid Misconduct Allegations

Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faces a Senate confirmation hearing amid controversy over his past statements degrading women in the military and numerous allegations of misconduct towards women, including accusations of assault and aggressive behavior, raising co...

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60% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Reforming European Procurement Law to Prioritize Sustainability

Professor Willem Janssen argues that the current European procurement law, designed for market integration, is an obstacle to sustainability, and proposes reforms mandating sustainable spending and potentially awarding contracts without competition to environmentally responsible businesses.

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44% Bias Score

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Sudanese Army Gains Ground Amidst Humanitarian Crisis

The Sudanese army is gaining ground against the RSF in the 21-month-old conflict, retaking key areas, while the RSF attacks infrastructure; the conflict is fueled by historical grievances, economic competition, and foreign intervention, causing a major humanitarian crisis.

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16% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Global Call to Redefine Obesity: Beyond BMI

A Lancet-backed international commission recommends a new global definition of obesity, incorporating body fat distribution and other factors beyond BMI to improve diagnosis and treatment, addressing issues such as over- and under-diagnosis.

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32% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Ter Apel Asylum Center Faces Condemnation for Ongoing Safety Risks

The Dutch Inspectorate of Justice and Safety criticizes the persistent unsafe conditions at Ter Apel asylum registration center due to chronic overcrowding and lack of structural solutions, urging the asylum minister for immediate action despite the planned repeal of the dispersal law.

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52% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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US Imposes Strict AI Chip Export Controls to Counter China

The Biden administration implemented sweeping new export controls on advanced AI chips, limiting access for most countries but granting unrestricted access to 18 allies to prevent China from gaining strategic military advantage through AI advancements.

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40% Bias Score

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US Sanctions Threaten International Criminal Court

The US House of Representatives passed a law threatening sanctions against anyone supporting the International Criminal Court (ICC), following ICC arrest warrants for Israeli leaders; the law's broad scope targets individuals and their families, potentially impacting the ICC's legitimacy.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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NATO Seeks 3.6-3.7% GDP for Defense Spending

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged member states to increase defense spending to 3.6-3.7% of GDP, exceeding the current 2% target, during his first official visit to the European Parliament; this comes after US President-elect Donald Trump's call for 5%, deemed unrealistic by analysts.

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56% Bias Score

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Denmark's Strategic Response to Trump's Assertiveness

Facing a stronger Trump and a weaker Europe, Denmark strategically manages US interest in Greenland by emphasizing self-determination, securing European support, and accepting increased US engagement, while simultaneously adapting its EU policy to embrace greater integration and investment.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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